- WR Braylon Edwards made a nice, one-handed grab in the endzone on one series.- DB Brodney Pool missed his second day of practice with what appears to be another concussion.- Browns coach Eric Mangini said the idea of possibly using the versatile Josh Cribbs at defensive back hasn't been shelved completely."What I want to do is put him at one position and see where that went, where it progressed," Mangini said. "Then as we keep going, the potential to cross-train, I'm a big believer in that."- Rookie WR Brian Robiskie talked with reporters after the game. He basically said he doesn't think he'd hit the proverbial "wall" mid way through camp like many football folks have suggested. Instead, he has just been trying to remain consistent and learn each day.Mangini had an interesting take on players "hitting the wall" - especially rookies."I think with rookies, sometimes the wall hits them," the coach said. "They don't hit the wall, the wall hits them. It's a tough transition."- Veteran DE Robaire Smith is still working out on his own the side, but both he and Mangini feel good about his progress in recovering from the ruptured left Achilles tendon that cost him a majority of last season."I've been really impressd with Robaire," Mangini said. "He's got an excellent work ethic. When he's on the field he works hard. You understand why guys hang around and watch him work."- A new face joined the team for practice Tuesday as the Browns signed free agent DL Brian Schaefering. In addition, the club waived WR Paul Raymond.Schaefering was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Browns in May 2008, but was later waived three months afterward and signed to Cleveland's practice squad Dec. 12. He was signed to the Jets active roster (see a pattern here?) on Dec. 30, where he stayed until once again being waived two months ago in early June.

Browns coach Eric Mangini called the quarterback competition between Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn ''very close,'' but continues to believe the starter will emerge in the next two weeks.

''I have experience with this before a couple of different times and I feel that it will probably follow the same path,'' Mangini said. ''If it doesn't and it's close then I'll make the decision and that will be the decision based on what I feel will give us the best chance to win.''

- Rookie linebacker Kaluka Maiava can really hit. He was in the middle of several special teams plays. That will be his main role on the team this season.

- Rookie running back James Davis made his case to be the second-string running back. Current backup Jerome Harrison is injured, which allowed Davis to get 12 carries. He had only two against Green Bay.

Easing back into full contact after undergoing reconstructive knee surgery on Dec. 18, Browns tight end Steve Heiden dropped four passes in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Two snuffed a situational series on Wednesday led by quarterback Brady Quinn, one coming on fourth down.

Starting his 11th season, Heiden said he needs more practice time after tearing the ACL and MCL in his right knee in a Monday night game at Philadelphia.

The Browns made two roster moves today signing linebacker Robert McCune and guard Patrick Murray. To make room on the roster, offensive lineman Brandon Braxton and receiver Edward Williams were waived.

Murray played in one game last season for the Denver Broncos. McCune is on his fourth team since being taken by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2005 draft. He spent parts of last season on the Baltimore Ravens' roster.

Coach Eric Mangini feels no urgency to choose his starting quarterback, even though the Aug. 29 preseason game against Tennessee generally serves as the dress rehearsal for the season.

''In terms of timetable, to me it's about going through and making the right decision, not the quick decision,'' Mangini said. ''You want to be sure that you've done the work to make sure that decision is correct.''

After a mistake-filled 17-0 preseason-opening loss at Green Bay and two equally poor practices, Browns coach Eric Mangini blasted his team for continually ''bad football'' during the dog days of training camp.

''It's difficult for everybody around the league, everybody is tired and is experiencing the same thing,'' Mangini said. ''The important thing is whether or not you can continue to function effectively and get better at practice.

Suspended Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth released the following statement regarding his year-long suspension by the NFL.

“Commissioner Goodell called me this morning,” the statement read. “Obviously, I am disappointed, but, as I said previously, I accept the Commissioner’s decision. Regardless of the length of my suspension, I will carry the burden of Mr. Reyes’ death for the rest of my life.

Coach Eric Mangini gave no hint on whether he will release receiver Donte' Stallworth after the league announced a one-year suspension for Stallworth Thursday.

Until he is reinstated after the Super Bowl in February, 2010, Stallworth is prohibited from participating in any team activity. He pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter after striking and killing pedestrian Mario Reyes on March 14 in Miami Beach. His blood alcohol level was .126, well above Florida's legal limit of .08.

Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn made light of Internet reports that said Anderson accused Quinn of giving the defense the hand signals during Sunday's intrasquad scrimmage at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Several sites implied that Quinn was cheating to win the starting job.

When the radio transmitter failed in Anderson's helmet, hand signals were used to send in plays. Anderson, who had a pass at the goal line intercepted by linebacker D'Qwell Jackson, joked afterward that Quinn had tipped off the defense as to what the signals meant.

Rookie running back James Davis, who has dazzled thus far in training camp with his explosive burst and determined style, missed the evening practice and was not among the injured players riding the exercise bikes or working with the trainer.

Third-string quarterback Brett Ratliff, acquired in a draft-day trade with the New York Jets, got a rare opportunity with the first team in the two-minute drill and capped it with a touchdown toss to Braylon Edwards.

The pass appeared to be tipped at the line, but Edwards still managed to pull it in near the sideline against cornerback Brandon McDonald.

One of the overriding themes during the Brown-White scrimmage was about how well first-round pick Alex Mack would hold up against Pro Bowl defensive tackle Shaun Rogers.

By all accounts, Mack did not look so good. ESPN's Chris Mortenson defined Rogers as "virtually unblockable" during the scrimmage. No stats were kept during the tackle-free exhibition, but Rogers got to Browns quarterbacks for a "sack" twice.

Browns Coach Eric Mangini said Sunday that a practice session in driving rain Saturday wasn’t the reason for a player’s injury.

Wide receiver Syndric Steptoe went down with a torn labrum, according to his agent in a report in the Plain Dealer. The injury will likely cause him to miss the entire season. Jerome Stanley, Steptoe’s agent, accused Mangini of switching the practice from a run through for scrimmage Sunday to a full speed outing.

BEREA – Cleveland Browns Coach Eric Mangini was vague Saturday when asked why the team released veteran defensive lineman Shaun Smith.Smith, a six-year veteran entering his third year with the Browns, was released Saturday by the team.

‘’ We needed to create a roster spot and that’s what it came down to. We’ll eventually sign a player for the roster spot,’’ Mangini said Saturday afternoon.

ESPN's source did not know specifically what will be discussed at the meeting. Stallworth was suspended indefinitely on June 18. That followed a 24-day jail sentence for Stallworth, who was convicted DUI manslaughter after fatally hitting a man with his car in Miami.

My favorite part about training camp is finding the little bits of information that doesn't get heavily reported upon. Here are a few things that stuck out today:- The team is tackling during training camp, a rarity during Romeo Crennel's time as head coach.- Left guard Eric Steinbach has added "15 to 20 pounds" of good mass. A silly offseason rumor was that head coach Eric Mangini didn't like Steinbach's light playing weight last season and that Steinbach could be cut because of it. That was highly improbable regardless, but it's nice to see Steinbach will be even stronger this season. It's likely he is left tackle Joe Thomas' backup as well as starting beside him.- The first team offensive line during today's practice was Thomas, Steinbach, Alex Mack, Floyd Womack and Ryan Tucker.- Brady Quinn unleashed a pass today that flew 55 yards in the air. Who said he had a weak arm?- Every time running back James Davis has been mentioned since rookie minicamp, it's been solid praise. It will be interesting to see how he contributes in his first season. What really stood out is that Mangini talked highly of Davis' pass blocking.- Defensive lineman Shaun Smith is reportedly down to 320 pounds. At times last season he was over 350. The weight drop should help his quickness, a trait greatly lacking among the Browns' defensive ends last season.- Line from Tony Grossi's report today: (Kamerion) Wimbley seems to be everywhere on the field.

The Browns may be unfamiliar with the no-huddle offense, but that's wasn't any excuse for a meltdown a little more than halfway through Sunday's lone practice.

Rookie center Alex Mack was the first offender, messing up the snap count as a defender rushed quarterback Derek Anderson unblocked. Ten-year veteran Hank Fraley was summoned as Mack took a lap. A few plays later linemen Isaac Sowells and Kurt Quarterman were flagged for penalties and joined Mack. Then Fraley's snap went into the ground.

Receiver Braylon Edwards and rookie cornerback Coye Francies, both on the reserve-non-football injury list, were dressed in shorts and jerseys, but did not participate in drills. Coach Eric Mangini gave no details and said they would be back on the field when they were cleared to participate.

Edwards, who was still limping, said his is the continuation of a problem that also sidelined him during the June minicamp. He would not confirm the rumor that he was hurt playing basketball, referring questions to Mangini.